Time difference
Time difference between Amsterdam and Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is currently 9 hours behind Amsterdam.
Amsterdam • GMT+2
12:38 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
Los Angeles • PDT
3:38 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Amsterdam and Los Angeles do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Amsterdam, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Los Angeles.
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| Amsterdam | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 11:00 PM (prev day) |
| 12 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 5 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9 PM | 12:00 PM |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will narrow to 8 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Los Angeles than Amsterdam?
- Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Amsterdam.
- What time is 9 AM in Amsterdam in Los Angeles?
- 9:00 AM in Amsterdam is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- Do Amsterdam and Los Angeles observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will narrow to 8 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Amsterdam?
- Amsterdam and Los Angeles business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Amsterdam or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.